BX2230 Good Deal?

[buckslayer5676]

Hi all,

First time poster here...hoping to be first of many!

I'm considering purchasing a 2005 BX2230 with 265 hours that has FEL and 60" MMM (and a few other smaller extras). Machine has been meticulously maintained by original owner, has always been stored inside and is in excellent condition overall.

With that said, would you pay $9000?

Thanks!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yep right in line with it's selling value.

Low hours is always a plus!

 

[buckslayer5676]

Thanks Wolfman. Since it isn't coming from a dealer, I just want to make sure I'm not paying full blown retail.

To get a similar setup brand new, I'm guessing it'd be around $16k.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

With that low of hours it's just getting broken in!

Yes you would pay a lot more getting it from a dealer!

 

[85Hokie]

Hi all,

First time poster here...hoping to be first of many!

I'm considering purchasing a 2005 BX2230 with 265 hours that has FEL and 60" MMM (and a few other smaller extras). Machine has been meticulously maintained by original owner, has always been stored inside and is in excellent condition overall.

With that said, would you pay $9000?

Thanks!

I would say it is a "good" deal.....have you asked him/her if they would take $8500? Never hurts to ask, worst they can say is no........
or ask if they will throw in something else.....

 

[skeets]

Yes Sir what they said and welcome , remember we love pictures too

 

[buckslayer5676]

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I'm likely going to purchase it. Will definitely post up some pics when I do.

 

[ipz2222]

I paid $6200 for an '04 with no fel several years ago. It did have a sun shade and 54'' deck. you will have to repair the front steering cylinder around 375 to 425 hrs. Not terribly expensive.

 

[buckslayer5676]

Thanks for all the feedback!

OK, so here's an update...lowest the seller will take is $9125. Now I know I'm on a Kubota forum and I'm sure the feedback I receive on this scenario will be biased, but there's also another one I'm interested in and would like to see what you all think...

There's a 2013 Branson 2400H with FEL & Land Pride back blade with only 25 hours that I can snag for $10,000. Seems to be a steal since it's basically brand new, all warranties will transfer over to new owner, and they're about $13,000 brand new without taxes. I'm just not too sure about the reliability long term with the Branson vs. the Kubota.

I like that the Branson is a little bigger and I'd certainly benefit from having the higher ground clearance when mowing trails in the woods, but am torn on what to do.

If I got the BX2230, I'll need to buy a snowblower or back blade for plowing, but will be set up nicely out of the gate for lawn mowing. If I buy the Branson, I'll be set up for plowing snow, but will need to buy a 3 point finish mower.

So what do you think...get the Kubota or Branson?

 

[gpreuss]

I'd go for the Branson. A friend has one and loves it. It has about 500lbs on the Kubota, and bigger tires/wheels - generally more traction.

 

[buckslayer5676]

I'd go for the Branson. A friend has one and loves it. It has about 500lbs on the Kubota, and bigger tires/wheels - generally more traction.

Good point...the Branson is a bit heavier. I really like the extra ground clearance as well (although maybe that isn't that big of a deal?).

I'm just hoping that if I get the Branson, that it will mow my grass pretty well with a finished mower attached. I'm trying to help justify the purchase by being able to sell my regular lawn mower.